Stories by Naeem Mohaiemen

Naeem Mohaiemen is a filmmaker and media activist. His projects include Shobak & Disappeared In America.subscribe to Naeem Mohaiemen's rss feed

Snakes on, Arabs off the Plane

Posted on Sep 1, 2006, Source: AlterNet

In these times of hyperparanoia, passengers are more likely to accept snakes on a plane than Arab-looking men.

Not Your Parents' Protest Music

Posted on Mar 13, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The burgeoning politi-punk band Outernational discusses what it means to be revolutionary.

Van Gogh, European Purity and the "Muslim Problem"

Posted on Nov 23, 2004, Source: AlterNet

The tragic death of controversial filmmaker Theo Van Gogh has become the catalyst for the demonization of Europe's Muslim population and for a striking re-evaluation of the meaning of tolerance.

One Pissed Off Voter

Posted on Oct 7, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Gita Drury, a leader in the youth voting movement, explains the League of Pissed Off Voters' plans for their October push, and the shift in approach from progressive foundations.

The Right Choice

Posted on Aug 31, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Where were the Republicans at the "bipartisan" Stand Up for Choice event?

Protesting While Immigrant

Posted on Aug 26, 2004, Source: AlterNet

If immigrants protest anti-immigrant policies at the Republican National Convention, they risk being deported.

No Heroes In Iraq

Posted on Aug 3, 2004, Source: AlterNet

The terrorists' willingness to kidnap poor migrant workers to fight the U.S. reveals the darker side of the insurgency.

Rebirth of a Word, a Film, a Slur

Posted on Jul 20, 2004, Source: AlterNet

DJ Spooky tackles D.W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation,' 'taking back' one of the most racist releases in film history – and bringing the idea of re-appropriation into the digital age.

Politics with your Popcorn?

Posted on Jun 21, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Hot on the heels of Michael Moore's muckraking 'Fahrenheit 9/11' come a host of highly political summer movies -- from 'Control Room' to 'The Yes Men.' Will they change minds or just fire up the usual liberal enclaves?

The Assassination of Howard Dean

Posted on Feb 18, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Why did Dean's insurgent candidacy, which had energized and excited voters in every state, come to such a screeching halt? Ask the Democratic Leadership Council.

The League of Extraordinary Subtitles

Posted on Feb 17, 2004, Source: Bright Lights Film Journal

DVD piraters in China create their own subtitles to subversive, and often hilarious, effect.

The Dark Side of the Outsourcing Revolution

Posted on Jan 25, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Indian workers are caught in the middle of a growing backlash against the export of U.S white-collar jobs to less developed countries.

No Water? Drink Coke!

Posted on Jan 17, 2004, Source: AlterNet

If campaigners assembled at the World Social Forum are successful, Coca-Cola will soon be hit by a global boycott of unprecedented scale and ferocity.
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